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Vankleek Hill Fair Days
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
Friday and Saturday the weather turned a bit gloomy with frequent bouts of rain. The ground became too soft in some of the exhibition pens and corrals and forced cancellation of some events like the popu- lar miniature horse run out of concern for the animals’ welfare. Other events like the Holstein show and the 4H judging carried on as usual. Live music filled the air with both bands at the regular stage setup and also local sin- gers and dancers at the Green Tent near the bandshell. Sunday the weather turned sunny again in time to welcome the beach volleyball tournament and participants in the annual Six for the Sticks charity fun run.
The weather was not kind all the time for the weekend of the Vankleek Hill Fair. But that did not stop either visitors to the fair or exhibitors and participants fromhaving a good time. The 173rd Annual Vankleek Hill Fair got off to a grand start withThursday evening’s parade through the village down to the fairgrounds. Besides celebrating both the local agriculture sector, many of this year’s parade entries also took note of the 150th anniversary of Confederationwith Canadian flags flying everywhere and the Maple Leaf a prominent part of many float displays.
La Gendarmerie royale du Canada, l’un des symboles les plus familiers du Canada, a été honorée dans le cadre du 150e anniversaire de la Confédération lors de la Foire de Vankleek Hill. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
Low-riders get where they’re going in relaxing style. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
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Encan de bois / Wood Auction
When some combines get too old for the fields around Champlain Township, some of themmay get a new lease on life in the Combine DemolitionDerby during the Vankleek Hill Fair, during its four-day run from Aug. 17 to 20. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
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Kiosques et démonstrations (les arbres et la forêt dans notre vie) Booths and Demonstrations (Trees and forests in our lives) Activités pour les enfants Children’s Program Spectacle musical Musical show
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Savoir Knowledge
Entrée : 10$ (25$/famille de 4) Admission: $10 ($25/family of 4)
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Horse and rider do a celebration lap during the Light Western show competition. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
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